hula

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hu·la | \ ˈhü-lə

variants: or less commonly hula-hula \ ˌhü-lə-ˈhü-lə

Definition of hula

: a sinuous Polynesian dance characterized by rhythmic movement of the hips and mimetic gestures with the hands and often accompanied by chants and rhythmic drumming

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Recent Examples on the Web Eric and Katie Premo of Pewaukee were watching their two kids do hula-hoops in the Titletown District before the event. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2021 Her bike rests by the store – two yellow cat litter containers strapped on as makeshift saddlebags, her ukulele and a foldable hula hoop secured to the front frame. — Doug Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2021 Indoor real-sand beach, boat drinks, pails of beer, tropical food, music, hula dancing, silent disco, sand volleyball, coconut bowling, limbo contests and more. — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2021 The first part is an interactive Polynesian dance and hula show where the kids will get to have some fun and do that. — Annie Alleman, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2021 The luau includes Happy Hour with appetizers, drinks, dinner and entertainment including a Hawaiian-style band, fire performers, hula dancers, drummers and more. — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021 With courage, strength and the history of Hawai’i in every step of the hula dance, Ho’onani becomes the one the children all look up to. — NBC News, 27 May 2021 The Irving Mall will host a celebration from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday featuring K-pop performers, hula dancers and more. — Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 20 May 2021 Clio participated in a painting activity, and the family also enjoyed the disc golf station, the magic show and the hula-hooping setup. — Talia Soglin, chicagotribune.com, 4 July 2021

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